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Paris-based accelerator The Family sues co-founder Oussama Ammar

TechCrunch

The Family co-founder and CEO Alice Zagury announced in a blog post that the French startup accelerator is suing Oussama Ammar for multiple claims — breach of trust, forgery and use of forgery. Back in 2011, Ammar used to work for a company called Be Sport. Since 2020, we have been trying to find an amicable solution.

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

TechCrunch

Angel investments in 2022 equaled those from 2006 to 2011 combined. Moreover, rumors of deeply unethical behavior at accelerators are starting to surface frequently. The most notable example was allegations of fraud at Newchip , a popular virtual startup accelerator. Crowdfunding witnessed a 2.4x growth from 2020 to 2021.

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Top Grand Rapids Startups to Watch in 2022

StartupNation

Also in the first Grand Rapids Conquer Accelerator cohort, FirstIgnite builds AI business development tools to help research and intellectual property reach commercialization by connecting researchers with companies, consultants, and investors who can help them get to market. Building Catalyst.

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PetHub’s Clemens is Leading Innovation in the Pet Tech Industry

Jason Malki

She joined PetHub in June of 2011 as the modern pet ID tag startup was in its beginning stages. Earlier this year, we were one of six pet care companies selected to participate in the fifth cohort of the Leap Venture Studio , the first pet care-specific startup accelerator. the first networked database in the U.S.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

Since 2011, the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship has supported the work of 36 innovators—representing the United States as well as 18 other countries on five continents—who address pressing global issues, from healthcare delivery to college persistence and sustainable construction in developing nations. Thiel Fellowship.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

Since 2011, the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship has supported the work of 36 innovators—representing the United States as well as 18 other countries on five continents—who address pressing global issues, from healthcare delivery to college persistence and sustainable construction in developing nations. Thiel Fellowship.

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Nigerian fintech Appzone raises $10M for expansion and proprietary technology

TechCrunch

In 2011, the company launched its first core banking product targeting microfinance institutions. Since its inception , the Google for Startups Accelerator alumnus claims to have led Africa’s fintech sector in some global firsts from the continent.